food

City's "vital signs" are worsening, officials say

Chicago residents are being hit hard by the recession, according to a recent study, and city charities are struggling to keep up with the demand for food, energy assistance and emergency housing.

17 days ago | By Megan Cottrell

Hearty Boys catering reopens after food safety violations

Lack of running water, unsafe food storage issues prompted health department shutdown

4 months ago | By Amy Lee

City Farm grows jobs, knowledge and tomatoes

A mile and a half from Chicago's tallest skyscrapers, in a neighborhood once known for crime and decay, a vacant city-owned lot yields heirloom tomatoes and some of the best local produce in town.

4 months ago | By Mary Brophy

Grocery co-op taking shape in Logan Square

A group of Logan Square residents have organized to bring the neighborhood its first member-owned grocery store. The group behind the effort hopes to open The Dill Pickle Co-Op by March 1.

4 months ago | By Jessica King

At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom

A Chicago cooking school owner says residents motivated by health and economic concerns are flocking to her door to learn everything from chopping 101 to the fine points of preparing ethnic cuisine.

5 months ago | By Megan Cottrell

N. Lawndale youth farm teaches teamwork, weeding

The farm brings fruit, vegetables, and summer jobs to students and residents of the struggling community. High school students begin preparing the plot after school in mid-May.

5 months ago | By Martin Miller

Who's got Chicago's best slice? Ask the Italians

A Roman abroad is on a never-ending quest for good cooking. When it comes to pizza, the standards are high. Our interns from Italy weigh in on Chicago's best slice.

7 months ago | By Laura Elia and Giulia Donati

Foie gras back on the menu

A controversial ban on the sale of foie gras in city restaurants was lifted by city council members today in a vote decried by the ban's sponsor as an undemocratic end run.

7 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Plans for a healthy food system take root in Englewood

A broad coalition of community and civic groups are working together to bring healthy food choices to a South Side neighborhood characterized as a "food desert."

9 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Wrigleyville restaurant goes green

Locally-grown cocktail party catches on

1 year ago | By Stacy Warden

Aldermen give nod to dog-friendly restaurants

Al fresco dining for Fido?

1 year ago | By John A. Scanlon

Aldermen give nod to dog-friendly restaurants

Al fresco dining for Fido?

1 year ago | By Geoff Dougherty

My date with the Fiddlehead Cafe

Geometrically-inclined eatery resurrected

1 year ago | By Dylan Knight Rogers

Lincoln Park Farmers Market

fresh produce at lincoln park high school

1 year ago | By Ben Strauss

Chicago's Green City Market

cafe serves best of farmer's market

1 year ago | By Ben Strauss
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